Director Contract Administration

Mavcor Inc.; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary 130k CAD

Full Benefits

Profit Sharing via RRSP/DPSP

Job summary

Mavcor Inc. is seeking a Director Contract Administration in Mississauga, ON.

This senior role oversees drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts for Canada-wide ICI projects, leading the contract administration team, and ensuring compliance with legal and client obligations. You will partner with project managers and leadership to shape contract strategy, manage risks, and drive project profitability while improving processes; hybrid work is allowed with on-site presence in

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills reviewing submittals, estimates, or technical docs and drawings.
• Led contract administration teams or project support groups.
• Expertise in drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and executing complex construction agreements.
• Analytical skills for assessing risk, pricing, and compliance across projects.
• Experience with CCDC contracts and procurement best practices.
• Background in ICI/pharma or industrial projects is a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation with clients, counsel, and stakeholders.
• Hybrid work balance with on-site Mississauga presence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end contract lifecycle for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects across Canada.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and administer contracts in collaboration with project managers and senior leadership.
• Monitor contractual risks, performance, submittals, change orders, RFIs, and pricing.
• Coordinate government and private-sector contracting requirements and bid activities.
• Improve contract management processes and train team members.
• Support project profitability and risk mitigation through effective contract oversight.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Contract administration

Risk assessment

Commercial contracts

CCDC familiarity

Stakeholder collaboration

MS Office proficiency

Contract management software

Education

Bachelor's degree in design/engineering/construction management

Advanced education or professional certifications (advantage)

Tools

MS Office

Contract management software

Job description

Company Description

Mavcor Inc. is a general contracting and design-build construction firm serving the industrial, commercial, and institutional (ICI) construction market across Canada. With over three decades of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, reliable construction solutions to a diverse range of clients. Mavcor specializes in pharmaceutical, industrial, and institutional projects of varying size and complexity, and is fully licensed, insured, and bonded for projects up to $50 million. The organization is focused on innovation, safety, and long-term partnerships as it helps shape the future of construction.

Role Description

The Director Contract Administration is a full-time, hybrid role based in Mississauga, ON, with flexibility for some work from home. This role oversees the end-to-end contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering contracts for industrial, commercial, and institutional construction projects across Canada. The Director provides leadership to the contract administration team, establishes and maintains contract policies and procedures, and ensures compliance with company standards, legal requirements, and client obligations. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with project managers and senior leadership on contract strategy, monitoring contractual risks and performance such as submittal management and change order pricing, RFIs/SIs/Issues, scheduling strategy, managing government and private-sector contracting requirements, and supporting bid and proposal activities. The role also involves continuous improvement of contract management processes, training team members, and contributing to overall project profitability and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills and experience especially in reviewing vendor submittals, estimates, or technical documentation and engineering/design drawings, supervisory and leadership skills with experience managing contract administration or project support teams.
• Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation and contract management, including drafting, reviewing, and interpreting, and properly executing complex construction agreements.
• Advanced analytical skills for assessing contractual risk, pricing, terms, and compliance across multiple projects.
• Experience with CCDC contracts, including understanding of procurement best practices and and regulatory frameworks.
• Background in construction, engineering, or related industries; familiarity with ICI and pharmaceutical or industrial projects is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in design, engineering, business, construction management, or a related field; advanced education or professional certifications are an advantage
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients, legal counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with contract management software and MS Office tools.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, balancing on-site presence in Mississauga, ON, with remote work while meeting business and project needs.

Benefits and Compensation

• Base Salary $130,000.00
• Full Benefits
• Opportunity to contribute in Profit Sharing via RRSP/DPSP programs